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    Refurbished? at the Lenovo Outlet?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by eyeball1951, Jan 13, 2011.

  1. eyeball1951

    eyeball1951 Notebook Guru

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    What does this actually mean, has the computer been redone and sent out again?

    It says it was returned opened?

    Are these computers worth buying?

    Thx
     
    eyeball1951, Jan 13, 2011
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  2. vinuneuro

    vinuneuro Notebook Virtuoso

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    Mine had zero sign of use and 0 cycles on the battery. What it did come with from whoever ordered it the first time was on-site warranty.

    Considering the substantial discount, I usually look in the outlet first these days. This will vary though, sometimes there are killer discounts and coupons in the retail side.
     
    vinuneuro, Jan 13, 2011
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    SHoTTa35 Notebook Consultant

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    Lenovo Outlet items are in most cases just extra stock and returned items. Sometimes someone buy a system then just return it cuz they don't like the screen or keyboard or something small like that. Lenovo now sells that same machine at deep discounts.
     
    SHoTTa35, Jan 13, 2011
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    blackthinkpad Notebook Consultant

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    How about "scratch and dent" laptops? Are they really bargains or they are cheap for a reason?
     
    blackthinkpad, Jan 14, 2011
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    unreal25 Capt. Obvious

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    Refurbished can mean anything I guess. If it says "new", then it really should be brand new - as in unused.

    I think scratch and dent are a hit or miss. At least that was my impression from the people at Alienware subforum who bought stuff like that from Dell.
     
    unreal25, Jan 14, 2011
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    A refurbed machine should look new and have a new battery.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 14, 2011
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    MAA83 Notebook Evangelist

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    I bought mine as a refurb, it did look new, save for a crack in the palmrest that was replaced. But the battery was not new. it had about 170 cycles on the battery. I don't think the battery is required to be in new condition, just a reasonably acceptable condition.
     
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  8. eyeball1951

    eyeball1951 Notebook Guru

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    I was thinking now of buying a refurb 201 and not waiting for the new models in the spring.

    Can anyone comment on what they think about this?
    It says REfurb means the seal was broken on the box
     
    eyeball1951, Jan 14, 2011
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    filmbuff Notebook Consultant

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    refurb can cover a number of situations from defective nearly new machines that have been repaired to used machines which have been refurbished to like-new condition.

    there's no guarantee that all refurbs from the outlet are going to be in the same condition.
     
    filmbuff, Jan 14, 2011
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    vēer Notebook Deity

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    If you dont plan to upgrade warranty then refurb could be ok, but if you intend to upgrade warranty after your original 1 year warranty expires then refurb might not be the best deal since its more expensive to get after warranty service upgrades.
    New X200/X201 arent as expensive as it might seem, unless you can get X200 for $399 from Lenovo outlet or X201 for $499 then Id go for brand new or buy one used from reputable seller with warranty still left.
     
    vēer, Jan 15, 2011
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